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On Guard against sexual violence

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Erin Rhoda

Maj. Tara Young and Lt. Col. Debbie Kelley speak about efforts within the Maine National Guard to prevent sexual violence. Continue reading →

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Remembering a daughter, fighting to close gun-show loophole used to dodge background checks

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Erin Rhoda

Judi and Wayne Richardson, of South Portland, share the story of their daughter Darien who died from complications after someone broke into her home while she was sleeping and shot her. They urge Congress to approve universal background checks. Continue reading →

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Caring for constituents: Medicaid debate reaches beyond state, party lines

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Erin Rhoda

North Dakota Republican Rep. Robin Weisz explains why he voted in favor of Medicaid expansion and what Maine leaders should consider when they make a decision here. Continue reading →

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Blue Hill woman uncovers truth to family rumor, great-grandmother’s hand in suffrage

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Erin Rhoda

Posie Cowan, of Blue Hill, started digging into her great-grandmother’s history and uncovered a surprise. Continue reading →

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With snakes and enthusiasm, teacher shows Millinocket students the world is their backyard

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Erin Rhoda

Doug Kranich, a teacher in Millinocket, explains how he’s turned the unlikely subject of snakes into a learning opportunity. Continue reading →

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Circle of Hope: Families of Washington County drug addicts find they’re not alone

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Erin Rhoda

Ann Gilmore, of Machias, describes her son’s drug addiction struggles and why she formed a support group for Washington County families. Continue reading →

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A mother’s fight for her children, her voice

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Erin Rhoda

Connie Smith, of Littleton, wants people to know they can overcome abuse. Continue reading →

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LePage shows personality in State of the State

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Erin Rhoda

Gov. Paul LePage delivered the State of the State address with passion. Continue reading →

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Sedgwick’s struggle to preserve a quality child care center

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Erin Rhoda

Michele Levesque talks about what the Peninsula Early Care & Education Center in Sedgwick means to her son and her family. Continue reading →

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Sorting through life: How a Millinocket man transformed his disability into a job

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Erin Rhoda

Corey Alley, 37, of Millinocket might not know it, but he is changing the way others view the aptitude of people with disabilities. Continue reading →

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Erin Rhoda is a writer and storyteller. As editorial page editor of the Bangor Daily News, she writes the newspaper's opinion on matters from Kittery to Fort Kent.

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